Sandvik Mining and Construction has reached an agreement with Boliden AB to supply a complete in-pit crushing system to Boliden’s Aitik mine (Sweden). The crushing system consists of two complete primary gyratory crushing stations as well as overland conveyors and feeders. The system will have a capacity of 8000tns per hour and will transport the ore 7km. The new crushing and conveying system is scheduled to be put into operation in early 2010. The value of the equipment order is EUR 86.5 million. Sandvik’s order includes engineering and erection as well as start-up services. With the new system, Aitik will be able to double its annual production of ore from 18 to 36 million tons.
